Grandma Florence’s Cornbread Muffins

The Great Cornbread Debate

I wasn’t aware of the disention that could be created around what seemed to me to be a very simple recipe until just recently.

But cornbread seems to hold a very special place in people’s hearts. And the way in which each person enjoys this quick bread borders on sacred.

There are those who swear that it must be sweet and those who disagree vehemently; those who would only make it in skillet and those only in cast iron corn molds; those who crave a light, fluffy cake and those who want only a bread that tastes of corn.

I image that the crux of the disention is based upon the fact that food transports us to a place and time of fond memories and times lost. If that flavor isn’t quite right, the memory seems somehow to be tainted. I get it.

But for today, I would love for us to put aside those judgements and preconceptions and agree that cornbread is as versatile as we are unique.

The Writing is on the Card

When my Auntie saw the image of the recipe card for these cornbread muffins posted on the Facebook page, she commented “OMGosh, Leigh…to see mom’s handwriting….brings smiles (and a little sadness). miss her every day love you”

There is something magical in a handwritten recipe. That script immediately connects us to the author. For my Auntie, she sees herself sitting at the table with my grandma discussing the day and talking about recipes.

For me, I see the similarities in my grandma’s handwriting to that of my Auntie’s and my Dad’s. It somehow bears witness to the lineage and heritage that we share.

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Recipe Box Roulette

This recipe is from a social media game we developed called Recipe Box Roulette. Find a family recipe box and play along.

The rules are simple. Let your fingers wander over the recipes cards in the box, draw one at random, share it with us on FB Page or on your Instagram Feed. Remember to tag @theheritagcookbookproject and use the hashtag #recipeboxroulette.